Written by The Banking Post
The government has appointed Md Mostakur Rahman as the new Governor of Bangladesh Bank, replacing Ahsan H. Mansur.
A notification issued on Wednesday said the appointment was made under Section 10(5) of the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972. Rahman, an FCMA, will serve a four-year term from the date of joining, subject to relinquishing all employment ties with other institutions and organisations.
During his tenure, he will draw salary, allowances and other benefits from Bangladesh Bank in accordance with the terms of a contract signed with the government. Other conditions of his service will be governed by the contract.
The order, issued in the public interest, takes effect immediately.
Rahman was promoted to Director of Bangladesh Bank in May 2024 from the post of Additional Director. Prior to that, he served as Additional Director at the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit, the country’s financial intelligence agency.
